What to Buy for a Badminton Tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than rackets and shuttlecocks. You also need enough nets, scoring materials, refreshments, serving equipment and reliable power for the competition desk. Plan equipment for every court plus spares, especially shuttles, grips and extension leads. Check the shopping list at least one week before the tournament, then buy fresh drinks and food one to two days before the event.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 70
Tableclothqty 8

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 6
Badminton postsqty 12
Badminton racketsqty 36
Shuttlesqty 150
Field marking tapeqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 6
Whistlesqty 6
Spare gripsqty 24
First-aid cooler bagsqty 2

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Mobile phoneqty 2
Power banksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Coffee potsqty 3
Teapotsqty 2

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Serving traysqty 6
Pliersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 2
Knivesqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3

Decorations

Tournament banner
Arrows and signsqty 12
Name stickersqty 80
Pensqty 20
Prize table sign

Lighting

LED table lampsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop setsqty 2
Cleaning bucketqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Fanta - 3 bottles
- Ice tea - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea bags - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Croissants - 40 pieces
- Mini raisin buns - 30 pieces
- Multigrain bread - 4 loaves
- White bread rolls - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 750 grams
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salsa sauce - 4 jars
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Nut-free snack bars - 40 pieces
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper cups - 100 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 12 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Count one badminton net, a pair of posts and one scoring setup for each court in use. Keep at least 10% extra shuttles and two spare rackets available for breakages or lost equipment.
Buy enough reusable cups, plates and cutlery for every participant, volunteer and organiser, then add 10% extra. For drinks, allow two to three servings per person during the first hour and one serving per hour afterwards.
Prepare the competition desk with a laptop, printer, extension cords, power strips and a charged power bank. Bring spare printer paper and check all cables before the sports hall opens.
Keep first-aid cooler bags, spare grips and basic refreshments at the hall rather than in a car or storage room. These are often needed during the first matches, when leaving the venue is difficult.
Pack serving trays, cutting boards, knives, coffee pots, teapots and thermos flasks together by the refreshment area. Chill drinks the day before and label any food linked to dietary requirements before participants arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How many shuttlecocks do I need for a badminton tournament?: Start with at least 12 shuttlecocks per court for a short tournament and 20 or more per court for a full-day event. Add a 10% spare allowance because shuttlecocks wear out quickly during competitive play.
How much food and drink should I buy for a badminton tournament?: Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person per hour. Buy about 10% more cups, plates and cutlery than the number of participants, volunteers and organisers combined.
What equipment should I have at the tournament desk?: Bring a laptop, printer, printer paper, extension cords, power strips, a mobile phone and at least one charged power bank. Test the printer and charging setup no later than the day before the tournament.
When should I buy supplies for a badminton tournament?: Buy durable sports and serving equipment at least one week in advance so missing items can still be replaced. Buy drinks and other perishable refreshments one to two days before the tournament, then chill them overnight.

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